Six Foot Track - Wildwalks

This classic walk takes you from Katoomba to 

Jenolan Caves via a historic horse route. The walk 

travels mainly along well-maintained service 

tracks and explores Nellie's Glen, Megalong 

Valley, Cox's River, Black Range, and Jenolan. 

There are well established campsites along the 

way. 

Blue Mountains National Park 

Six Foot Track 

Length: 44.8 km 

Time: 3 Days 

Climb: 2066 m 

Style: One way 

Rating: Track: Hard 

Where: 0.9 km WSW of Katoomba 

Transport: car bus 

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Side trips and Alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes only describe the side 

trips and Alternate routes in one direction. Allow extra time for resting and exploring areas of interest. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared 

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GPS for start the start of this walk:-33.704,150.2913 & for the end:-33.8203,150.0212 

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Registration is required for all larger organised groups such as: schools, scouts, guides, defence forces, and walking 

clubs. There are no requirements for individuals or small family groups to register. Registration through the Six Foot 

Track Heritage Trust needs to be completed before starting the walk. 

The Trust produces a map of the walk, which also has information about points of interest along the way. The map is 

scaled at 1:50k and has a contour interval of 100m. The proceeds of the map sales supports the ongoing track 

maintenance, The map costs $7.15. 

This classic track is managed and maintained by the Six Foot Track Heritage Trust in partnership with the Department of 

Lands (NSW). 

Terry Childs, Six Foot Track Heritage Trust 

PO Box 2146, Orange NSW 2800 

Phone 02 6391 4330 

terry.childs@lands.nsw.gov.au 

LPMA Six Foot Track Site More info 

Free Beacon Hire 

A Personal Locating Beacon is a hand-held device that, when triggered, sends a message to the emergency services 

with your location. The emergency services staff can then look at your trip intention forms and decide how best to help 

you. In the Blue Mountains, you can hire these for no charge, just complete this Trip intention form, and a borrowing 

form. The device can be picked up from: 

NPWS Office - Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath - 9am to 4pm 7 days Ph: 02 4787 8877 

Katoomba Police Station - 217 Katoomba St Katoomba - Anytime Ph: 02 4782 8199 

Springwood Police Station - 4 Jerseywold Avenue Springwood - Anytime Ph: 02 4751 0299 

More info 

Explorers Tree (Katoomba) 

In 1813, the explorers Gregory Blaxland, William Wentworth and William Lawson, on their historic crossing of the Blue 

Mountains, engraved their names not only into the history books, but also reportedly into this tree on the side of Pulpit 

Hill. The tree now long dead was caged in 1884 in an attempt to preserve the engravings. The engravings are no longer 

visible and there is even debate over the last 100+ years as to the authenticity of the engravings. 

Explorers Tree to Six Foot Track Info Shelter 0.3km 5 mins 

(From S) From the 'Explorers Tree' (at the intersection of Nellies Glen Rd and the Great Western Hwy), this walk follows 

the 'Six Foot Track - 200m' sign up along the sealed Nellies Glen Rd for just over 200m before turning left at another 'Six 

Foot Track' sign. Here the walk comes to a dirt car park and shelter with a large 'Six Foot Track' information sign. 

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Six Foot Track Info Shelter to Int of 6 Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail 0.5km 10 mins 

(From 0.26 km) Continue straight: From the shelter and car park (on Nellies Glen Rd), this walk follows the 'Six Foot 

Track' sign around the lower locked metal gate to follow the management trail gently downhill. The walk continues down 

this trail, which becomes fairly steep in places, for about 500m. Here the trail flattens out and comes to an intersection 

marked with a couple of 'Six Foot Track' signs and a 'Nellies Glen Bushland Restoration' sign. 

Int of 6 Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail to Norths Lookout 0.2km 5 mins Optional Side Trip: 

(From 0.81 km) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads through the gap in the large metal gate, over a 

small rise. The fairly narrow track soon leads down a series of timber steps, past some nice views for just shy of 150m to 

come to a faint intersection with a track (on your left), marked with a 'Bonnie Doon Fauna Study' sign. 

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the track downhill towards the open views. After about 50m 

the track comes to the fenced and signposted 'Norths Lookout' with great views over Nellie's Glen and into the valley. 

(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer left to continue along this walk.) 

Int of Six Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail to Int at Lower Nellies Glen 1.6km 40 mins 

(From 0.81 km) Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign, fairly steeply down the 

management trail past the 'Nellies Glen' metal plaque and, about 10m later, past the timber 'Nellies Glen' sign. After 

another 80m, the trail narrows and this walk turns left to head through the green timber chicane with the 'Caution - Steep 

Decent' and 'Pedestrian Access only' signs. As the sign suggests, this walk now leads steeply down the Nellies Glen 

canyon steps for about 300m, passing alongside the tall rock walls and crossing the usually small creek a few times 

before bending distinctly left to cross below a small set of falls (below the main Bonnie Doon Falls). Here the track mostly 

flattens out and leads along the side of the gully for another 400m to pass a 'Blue Mountains National Park' sign, then 

just over 100m later, passes another sign marking the lower end of 'Nellies Glen'. About 600m after this sign, the track 

bends to cross a narrow gully then leads up to a small clearing at the northern end of the wide Nellies Glen trail. 

Int at Lower Nellies Glen to Int of Nellies Glen Rd Trail and Devils Hole Trail 2km 35 mins 

(From 2.44 km) Veer left: From the clearing, this walk follows the wide trail gently downhill while keeping the valley to 

your right. The trail leads generally downhill through the scribbly gum forest for about 1.4km to then cross the culverted 

Devils Hole Creek - just past the creek is an unused concrete pipe with wild bee hives inside. This walk continues along 

the trail for another 500m to an intersection with the Devils Hole Trail (on your left), marked a 'Six Foot Track' and a 

'Ladders have been removed' sign. 

Int of Nellies Glen Rd Trail and Devils Hole Trail to Megalong Village site 0.1km 1 mins 

(From 4.42 km) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign along the Nellies 

Glen trail, to cross the culverted Diamond Creek to then come pass alongside the old Megalong 'Village site' and horse 

paddock (which is on your left). 

Megalong Village (Historic) 

In 1870, kerosene shale was discovered in the area surrounding the upper end of Megalong and Diamond Creeks so in 

1885, Mr J. B. North started to mine the resource. The mine continued for nearly 10 years. During the life of the mine, the 

Megalong Village grew to to a small town with a hotel, butchery, bakery, public hall and around about 40 families. When 

the mines were closed in 1904, the best buildings were demolished and rebuilt in Katoomba. In the December of 1904, a 

huge bushfire ripped up through the valley destroying what buildings were left. Not the area is private land with a horse 

paddock with a view of the escarpment behind. A small bronze sign marks the site . 

Megalong Village site to Int Mitchells Creek and Nellies Glen Rd trails 1.1km 15 mins 

(From 4.5 km) Continue straight: From the beside the historic Megalong 'Village site', this walk heads along the wide 

trail, initially keeping the horse paddock and view to the escaprment to your left after just shy of 250m this walk heads 

through a usually closed gate and continues gently undulating along the trail through the tall scribbly gum forest for 

500m, crossing a usually small creek to then pass a 6FT '40km' arrow post. About 400m further along this trail, soon 

after crossing the usually small Corral Creek, this walk comes to a T-intersection, where a 'Six Foot Track', sign points 

back along the trail, and where there are some power lines to your right. 

Intersection of Medlow Gap Management Trail and 6 Foot Track to Megalong Ford 1.5km 25 mins 

(From 5.6 km) Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads west along the Nellies Glen Road trail, initially keeping 

the power lines to your right. After about 170m this walk veers right at the locked 'Wari-Wari' gate to climb the fence 

using a stile . The walk continue along the (now public) dirt Nellies Glen Road, for 900m passing a series of driveways, to 

rejoin then power lines for 120m passing just below a nearby house. Here the road leads downhill for 200m to pass a 

large 'Road subject to flooding...' sign then just 100m later this walk comes to an intersection with 'Six Foot Track' sign 

and stile (just before the road bends right to cross Megalong Creek). 



Megalong Ford to Int of Six Foot Track and Megalong Rd 1.1km 20 mins 

(From 7.09 km) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign over the fence using 

the stile. A sign reminds walkers to stay on the track as this section is on private property. The walk leads through mostly 

open farmland for 130m passing a 'Private Land No Camping' sign to then cross Mitchells Creek, this creek may become 

impassable after heavy or prolonged rain. Over the next 300m the trail leads over a rise through the farmland to then 

cross a fence using a stile on the right. The track now leads through a denser forest for another 300m to cross 'Mclennan 

Bridge', named after Mr Michael (Mick) Mclellan who has been in charge of the maintenance of the 6FT for many years. 

Just shy of 150m after the bridge this walk continues straight at a four-way intersection for another 200m to cross a fence 

using a stile. Here the walk crosses the sealed Megalong Rd, to find a car park beside a clearing and several 'Six Foot 

Track' signposts (about 400m south of Megalong Creek). 

Old Ford Reserve 

Old Ford Reserve campsite is a few meters north of the Megalong Rd bridge over Megalong Creek. The campsite is 

accessible by car, has a (wheelchair accessible) toilet, and plenty of flat space to pitch a tent. Some nice groupings of 

trees and access to the creek makes this an OK place to stay. Been on the side of the road this campsite does attract 

some load campers at times. The campsite is about 500m north of the Six Foot Track crossing point at Megalong Rd. 

Int of 6 Foot Track and Megalong Rd to Megalong Cemetery 0.1km 2 mins 

(From 8.23 km) Continue straight: From the car park on Megalong Road (about 400m south of Megalong Creek), this 

walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign over the cattle grate or stile and goes beside the large sheltered 'Six Foot Track' 

information sign. Here the walk heads gently downhill along the dirt road for about 80m to come beside a stone 

memorial, marking 'Megalong Cemetery' (on your left). 

Megalong Cemetery (historical) 

The Megalong Cemetery became the final resting place for at least 14 people who died between 1894 and 1931. Many 

of the grave sites are in poor repair or can no longer be easily found - please take care in the area to avoid any further 

damage. A tall stone monument marks the edge of the cemetery on the Six Foot Track, about 100m west of Megalong 

Road. This cemetery is currently under the management of the Blue Mountains City Council, and is recognised by the 

National Trust. 

Megalong Cemetery to Int Near Guyver Bridge 0.8km 15 mins 

(From 8.32 km) Continue straight: From beside 'Megalong Cemetery', this walk heads gently downhill along the dirt road 

for about 80m to pass through gate with a 'No Through Road' sign. Just shy of 300m later, this walk passes a few 

driveways, beside the farmland to cross another cattle grate. Then about 150m later, the road leads close to Megalong 

Creek, where a sign reminds visitors this is private land. About 30m further on, the main dirt road veers right at a 

Y-intersection then crosses a cattle grate. Here the walk heads uphill along the dirt road for just over 200m (with views of 

the escarpment behind) to cross another grate and come to an intersection marked with a 'Six Foot Track' sign pointing 

right into the valley. 

Int Near Guyver Bridge to Euroka back gate 1.9km 40 mins 

(From 9.09 km) Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign downhill along the narrow 

track into the valley. The walk now crosses a small creek on the timber 'Guyver Bridge', named in honour of Jon Guyver 

who worked hard to redevelop the 6FT as the track coordinator/administrator until 2010. Here the walk heads up the 

timber steps and over a rise. The track now follows a wire fence down through the farmland and across a valley (above a 

dam) for almost 100m to metal stile just before a dirt trail. Here the walk turns right and crosses the fence using the stile, 

then follows a 'Six Foot Track' sign along the track as it undulates over a series of hills for about 300m before crossing 

another fence using another metal stile beside a large tree. The track now leads uphill for 200m to pass a 'Private Land - 

No Camping before Coxs River Reserve' sign, then winds along the side of the hill for a further 150m before heading into 

a wooded forest and down some timber steps. The walk then crosses a steep gully and winds along the side of the hill 

for just over 100m to pass a '35km' 6FT arrow post, then 150m later, crosses another fence using a metal stile. Here the 

walk continues for another 600m through a mix of farmland and open forest, crossing a few more steep gullies with 

timber steps to head through a closed gate, marked with a few 'Private Property' signs. 



Private Gate to Bowtells Bridge East 3.4km 1 Hrs 25 mins 

(From 10.94 km) Continue straight: From the gate, this walk heads downhill along the narrowing track, keeping the 

valley to your right. After about 120m, this walk crosses a timber fence on a metal stile, then continues down the track 

over a few large rocks for just over 200m, to an intersection with a wide trail. Here the walk turns right then immediately 

left, to continue along the track as it narrows again. The track then leads down along the side of the valley for about 

600m and passes through another usually closed gate, then about 250m later, the track passes a few granite boulders 

and heads down a few timber steps. About 400m after this, this walk heads down a 100m-long series of timber steps to 

cross a gully and find a series of large granite boulders - one of the small overhangs is home to a wild bee hive. The 

track leads out of the valley and gently down along the side of the hill for about 1km, where the valley opens up with 

wider views down to the Coxs River, then heads down some more timber steps. About 250m later, the track leads down 

another set of timber steps to then head through a pleasant lush gully with views close to the river. The track then heads 

along the hillside for another 150m to an intersection (just above the swing bridge, to your right), marked with a 'Six Foot 

Track' and 'Alternative Bridge' signs. 

Bowtells Swing Bridge 

This suspension footbridge spans the Coxs River and provides an alternate route for the Six Foot Track when the river 

is in flood. Regardless of weather, this route is now becoming more popular with many walkers, wanting to avoid the river 

crossing. The bridge was built and opened in 1992 by the Royal Australian Engineers. The bridge is named after a fellow 

soldier of the builders, Corporal Bob Bowtell, who suffocated and died in foul air whilst attempting to clear a tunnel of the 

VC during the Vietnam war . Bowtell grew up in Katoomba and is now buried in West Malaysia. 

Bowtells Swing Bridge to Coxs River Campsite 1.1km 20 mins Alternative ROUTE: 

(From 14.38 km) Continue straight: From the intersection just above above Bowtells Swing Bridge, this walk follows the 

'Six Foot Track' sign along the clear track keeping the main valley to your right. After about 30m the track passes an 

intersection with another track (to the bridge) then continues along the side of the hill for about 800m crosses several 

gullies to come an intersection with a trail beside a short timber fence. The walk continues beside this fence for about 

70m to then turn right to follow the 'Six Foot Track' sign moderately steeply down the embankment. Here the walk leads 

down across the open floodplain to the bank of the Cox's River. 

Continue straight: From the clearing and floodplain, this walk 

crosses the river that may flow in two or three sections across smooth and slippery rocks. This river becomes impassable 

when in flood, the river is normally only shin deep, if deeper consider using the swing bridge upstream. Once on the 

sandy beach on the far side, this walk follows the wide trail uphill for about 40m to the intersection marked with a 'Six 

Foot Track' sign, where the Coxs River Campsite is just up to the right. 

Veer right to rejoin the main walk, following the notes from 15.71km 'Coxs River Campsite'. 

Bowtells Swing Bridge to Bowtells Swing Bridge North 0.1km 4 mins 

(From 14.38 km) Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Alternative Bridge When River High' sign down 

the timber steps to the southern end of the 'Bowtells Bridge'. Here the walk climbs the ramp and crosses the Cox's River 

on the suspension bridge, observing the 'Only one Person at a time' safety sign. This crossing can take some time with a 

large group - the bridge does swing a fair bit and people concerned by heights may find this challenging. The bridge 

spans 100m, giving great views of the river below. On the far side, this walk steps off the bridge onto the large rock 

platform. 

Bowtells Bridge West to Six Foot Track Lodge 0.8km 20 mins 

(From 14.51 km) Continue straight: From the north side of the bridge, this walk heads up the timber steps through the 

dense forest to soon pass the 'Bowtells Bridge' sign. At the top of these steps, the track bends left then leads along the 

side of the hill for 500m, crossing a few gullies and undulating up and down a series of timber steps to then pass 

between a couple of fences posts. Here the walk continues down a series of timber steps to a clearing and intersection 

marked with a 'Private Land - No Camping' sign. 

Turn sharp right: From the intersection and clearing, this walk follows the 'Camping Ground-500mtrs' sign north up the 

timber steps. The track soon bends left and follows the side of the hill for about 130m to then head through a gate with a 

'Welcome' sign. The walk continues along the clear track for another 70m to the intersection with the timber path just 

below the 'Six Foot Track Lodge'. 



Six Foot Track Lodge 

The Six Foot Track Lodge is situated above the flats of the Coxs River along the Six Foot Track alternate route, not far 

north of Coxs River Campsite. The lodge consists of two cabins, each with the capacity to sleep twelve people in bunks. 

The cabins are equipped with linen, warm blankets, log fire, pizza oven, tank water and has its own outhouse toilet. At 

$35 per person per night, this is a very pleasant way to spend an evening. Meal packs can also be organised for a fee. 

For more information, visit www.6fttracklodge.com or call Willi-Joy Sirks (owner) 0415 523 041. All bookings must be 

made before commencing your walk (the cabin is not staffed). 

Six Foot Track Lodge to Coxs River Campsite 0.4km 5 mins 

(From 15.3 km) Continue straight: From the intersection below the 'Six Foot Track Lodge', this walk follows the clear 

track west initially keeping the lodge up to your right. After about 30m this walk crosses a gully then climbs over a fence 

using stile. Here the walk turns right and follows the track for almost 50m to a T-intersection with a wide trail, beside a 

private property gate and marked with several 'Six Foot Track' signs. 

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Camping Ground-200m' sign gently down along wide trail. After 

about 230m the trail flattens out and passes below the main camping area marked with a 'Coxs River Reserve' sign. 

About 30m past here, this walk comes to a clear intersection with a dirt road marked with a 'Six Foot Track' sign. 

Coxs River Campsite 

Coxs River Campsite, on the Six Foot Track, is found on the western bank of the Coxs River. It provides a sheltered 

picnic table, water (rain tank or creek - treat before drinking either), toilet and a flat grassed camping area with excellent 

access to the river. The campsite is used by people walking the Six Foot Track, but is also visited at times people people 

camping in 4WD. A nice place to camp. Despite the several fire scares, this is a fuel stove only area no fires allowed. 

Coxs River 

The Coxs River starts west of Katoomba, running south-east as the main tributary for the Warragamba Dam. The Six 

Foot Track crosses the river using on the slippery rounded stones or, when in flood, the large metal Bowtells Bridge. The 

campsite is located a short distance up the west bank from where the 6FT crosses. The water must be treated before 

drinking. The river provides some potentially nice swimming spots, with pools and interesting granite rock formations, be 

very careful if deciding to swim as it can also be a very dangerous. 

Overnight stay 


Day 2 


Coxs River Campsite to Kiangatha Yards 3.1km 1 Hrs 10 mins 

(From 15.71 km) Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign uphill along the dirt road 

passing alongside the Coxs River Campsite (which is on your right). After about 150m this walk crosses the usually 

shallow Gibraltar Creek that leads uphill for another 150m to pass close to a high tension power line tower (up the hill to 

your left). The walk continues up along the dirt road for 200m to cross a usually small creek then heads under the high 

tension power lines to cross the usually usually shallow Gibraltar Creek again. These creeks may become impassable 

after heavy or prolonged rain, they also often dry up. From here the dirt road winds moderately steeply uphill for about 

2.1km where it then passes around a left hand hairpin bend to pass another 'Drive With Caution Walkers On Road' sign 

(where there is also some views to your left). The road leads more gently uphill where it then bends right to lead gently 

past the top of the Kiangatha Yards to cross a cattle grate on the dirt road. 

Kiangatha Yards to Alum Creek Reserve 3.1km 1 Hrs 10 mins 

(From 18.76 km) Continue straight: From beside Kiangatha cattle Yards this walk heads north west along the dirt road to 

cross a small dip and head straight through an intersection and continue for 250m to pass a 'Grid' sign (facing away). 

About 140m later this walk pass another 'Grid' sign then 100m after crosses another cattle grid. The walk continues 

(moderately steeply in places) up the dirt road for 700m where it flattens out mostly at a grassy clearing with view of the 

distant escarpment (behind). Here the dirt road leads more consistently and steeply uphill for 300m until suddenly 

flattening out on at the top of Mini Mini Saddle, beside a large clearing (on your left). 

Continue straight: From beside the Mini Mini Saddle clearing, this walk follows the dirt road gently uphill along the side 

of the hill. The road leads past a open section of forest and starts to head downhill to pass a 6FT '20km' arrow post about 

250m after leaving the clearing. Here the track leads downhill, moderately steeply in places for 900m where the road 

bends left around the edge of a grassy clearing. About 40m further down the road, this walk passes an intersection with 

the regenerating trail (on your right) and continues steeply downhill for just shy of 300m to turn left at the intersection at 

the other end of the regenerating trail. This walk continues more gently downhill along the dirt road for just over 350m 

until coming to the signposted (and gated) 'Alum Creek Reserve' (on your right). 

Alum Creek Camping ground 

Signposted as 'Alum Creek Reserve', this fairly flat grassy area, off the side of the dirt Glen Chee Road, part of the six 

foot track). The campsite is the least used and least developed of the three official campsites on the Six Foot Track, and 

makes a good place to stay if attempting the walk in two days. There are no facilities provided but the flat campsite is in a 

well-protected valley with the small Alum Creek beside the campsite and the fairly reliable Little River down the road 

(treat water before use). 

Alum Creek Reserve to Int of Black Range Rd and Cronje Mtn Fire Trail 4.2km 1 Hrs 25 mins 

(From 21.82 km) Continue straight: From 'Alum Creek Reserve', this walk follows the dirt road downhill for just shy of 

100m to cross Alum Creek. Here the walk heads up between the two timber posts and heads through old farmland for 

about 300m to pass a 'Drive with Caution Walker on road' sign (facing away). Over next 300m this walk continues 

through the old farmland, then leads beside Little River before crossing the usually shallow Little River. Just over 100m 

later this dirt road leads across the river again , then again after another 110m. These creeks may become impassable 

after heavy or prolonged rain, and may become dry. The dirt road now starts to head uphill for about 300m where it then 

bends right around a hand hairpin bend then a short distance further up to the 'Kiangatha' gate. 

Continue straight: From here, this walk heads up through the Kiangatha Gate and continues walking fairly steeply uphill 

along the dirt road. After about 500m the road leads around a left hand hairpin bend then 150m later the road briefly 

flattens out beside a large flat clearing (on your left). The walk continues steeply uphill for 800m to walk past a 'Drive with 

Caution Walkers On Road' sign (facing away) to come to a Y-intersection with the signposted 'Waterfall Creek Fire Trail' 

(on your right). 

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow on the metal post quiet steeply uphill along the dirt road. 

After about 400m this walk passes a '20km' 6FT arrow post then about 150m later the road flattens out briefly to pass a 

clearing on the top of the ridge (on your left). The dirt road continues to wind fairly steeply uphill for another 700m with 

some distance views of the escarpment behind before passing around a sharp left hand hair pin bend. Just shy of 150m 

later this walk comes to a clearing at the top if Black Range, marked with a few 6FT signs and the intersection with the 

signposted 'Cronje Mountain Fire Trail'. 



Int. Black Range Rd and Cronje Mtn Fire Trail to Int. Black Range Rd and Moorara Boss Fire Trail 

2.1km 35 mins 

(From 26.01 km) Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the '6`t' arrow on metal pole generally west along 

main dirt road that follows the top of the ridge line. The dirt road undulates along the ridge line for 2.1km, moderately 

steeply in a few places through a wooded forest and past a few large ant mounds until leading up to the signposted 

intersection with 'Moorara Boss Fire Trail' (on your left). 

Int. Black Range Rd and Moorara Boss Fire Trail to Int. Black Range Rd and Warlock Fire Trail 3.2km 55 mins 

(From 28.06 km) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the '6`t' arrow on metal pole west and uphill 

along the main dirt road that follows the ridge line. After about 100m this walk heads past a small dam on the side of the 

road then continues along the dirt road as it gently undulates through the pleasant open forest for 2.3km before heading 

up a short steep section. About 900m from the top of this steep section the road leads fairly gently up to and intersection 

with the signposted 'Warlock Fire Trail' (on your left). 

Int. Black Range Rd and Warlock Fire Trail to Black Range Rd 3.1km 45 mins 

(From 31.27 km) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow on the metal '6`T' post west along 

the main dirt road. After just shy of 100m this road splits in two for a short distance then almost 400m later this walk 

comes to an intersection with the signposted 'Beefsteak Creek Fire Trail' (on your right). 

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the '6`t' arrow on a metal post north west, uphill along the main 

dirt road. Soon the road leads up a short steep rise then leads more gently as it undulates along the ridge for 400m to 

pass straight ahead at an intersection marked with a metal 'Kanangra Boyd National Park' sign. This walk continues 

along the main dirt road for another 1.2km to pass a short trail (on your right, that leads into a clearing that has been 

used as a campsite). Here the dirt road continues gently uphill for 500m to find an intersection with a faint trail (on the 

left), just before the clearing and pine forest. 

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north and gently uphill along the main trail, towards the 

clearing. After about 80m the dirt road leads past a 'Black Range Fire Trail' sign then about 25m later comes to the edge 

of the clearing and intersection with another trail. Here the walk continues straight and gently up along the main dirt road 

for 400m as the road bends right to a T-intersection on the edge of the pine forest , marked with a '6`t' metal arrow post. 

Black Range Rd to Black Range Camping Ground 0.4km 5 mins 

(From 34.34 km) Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the '6`t' metal arrow post downhill along the dirt road 

keeping the main pine forest to your right. After about 250m this walk comes to a clear four way intersection marked with 

several 'Six Foot Track' signs, and some power lines on your left. 

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Six Foot Track - Black Range Camping Ground' sign gently 

downhill and some under power lines along the dirt road. After about 50m this walk heads past a 'Drive With Caution 

Walkers On Road' sign then another 50m later comes to an information sign in front of the 'Black Range Camping 

Ground' (on your right). 

Black Range camping ground 

Black Range camping ground is found along the Six Foot Track, and is also accessible by car. The well maintained and 

signposted campsite has a couple of sheltered picnic tables, toilets, rainwater tank and and information board with map. 

The campsite is in a large fenced grassy area. The tank water is quiet reliable but the tank can become empty during 

long dry spells or through vandalism, please treat before use. A sign reminds campers that this is a Fuel Stove Only area 

- no camp fires 

Overnight stay 


Day 3 


Black Range Campsite to Int of 6 ft track and Jenolan Caves Rd 3km 55 mins 

(From 34.7 km) Continue straight: From the information sign in front of 'Black Range Camping Ground', this walk follows 

the dirt road gently downhill initially keeping the campsite to your right. After about 100m this walk leaves the edge of the 

campsite and comes to an intersection with a management trail (on your left), marked with a 6FT arrow post. 

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 6FT arrow post gently downhill (south west) along the 

management trail through the tall wooded forest. After almost 200m this walk passes a '10km' 6FT arrow post then about 

400m later the trail bends right and heads more steeply downhill for about 200m where the trail bends left to cross a 

ferny gully (the upper reaches if Bulls Creek). The walk continues along the trail heading uphill past a few more 6FT 

arrow posts for about 500m to a clearing at the top of the ridge. Here the trail bends and leads downhill through tall 

eucalypt forest with some pine trees for 250m to veer left at an intersection with a faint trail (on your right). The walk now 

continues up the moderately steep hill keeping the valley on the left for just shy of 300m to then head up a notably 

steeper section of trail with a few Telsta posts for about 250m. About 40m from the top of this climb the walk comes to a 

clear intersection with a trail (on your right), marked with 6FT arrow post. 

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follow 6FT arrow post south west gently downhill along the clear trail. 

After about 50m the trail bends right then leads fairly steeply downhill for 250m to a pleasant gully. The trail then gently 

undulates along the side of the hill for 300m to find a T-intersection, marked with a 6FT arrow post (pointing right). 

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 6FT arrow post gently uphill along the trail heading north west. 

After about 120m this trail bends left (at a large grassy clearing) then just over 100m later the trail passes a 'Road Ahead' 

sign and comes to a larger clearing and gravel stock pile beside the sealed Jenolan Caves Rd, 

Int of 6 ft track and Jenolan Caves Rd to Jenolan Caves Cottages Administration 2.4km 45 mins 

(From 37.73 km) Continue straight: From the clearing and gravel pit, this walk crosses Jenolan Caves Road (take care 

with traffic) veering a little left to follow a 6FT arrow post along the narrow track. Here the track leads past a 'Road 

Ahead' sign (facing away) and winds gently along the side of the hill for about 300m before turning right, following a 6FT 

arrow post, down some timber steps. After another 40m this walk crosses a ferny gully and small creek on a small flat 

timber plank bridge. Here the walk heads along the side of the gully and up timber steps for about 100m before flattening 

out and heading around the side of the hill for another 200m. Here the walk comes beside the road and heads just 

behind the safety barrier for about 30m before heading around the side of another small hill for 120m. Here the walk 

turns right and follows another 6FT arrow post down some timber steps for about 80m to cross another gully on another 

small flat timber plank bridge. The walk now heads up more timber steps for about 40m where the track flattens out near 

the road again. Turning right the walk now heads around the side a small hill for 40m before once again turning right and 

following the 6ft arrow post down timber steps across a gully then head up the hill for 130m to the large blue 'Jenolan 

Caves Welcome' sign. 

The track now widens (into an old trail) and follows fairly close to road and power lines for 400m before bending right to 

lead up over a hill for about 600m (passing a '5km' 6FT arrow) to then come down and walk along side of a vegetating 

clearing and come back to the road. From here this walk follows the track keeping the road a short distance to your left 

for 150m to an intersection with driveway near a large blue 'Jenloan Caves Cottages' sign. 

Jenolan Caves Cottages Administration to Jenolan Caves Cottages 0.5km 10 mins 

(From 40.11 km) Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Cottages' sign along the driveway past the '20' 

km/h speed limit sign, initially keeping the office/house to your left. The driveway leads over a small rise then heads 

downhill for about 300m to pass a toilet block. Here the walk stays on the driveway as it bends left and continues beside 

the clearing to come beside the cottages. 

Jenolan Caves Cottages 

Located 9km from Jenolan Caves by road, Jenolan Caves Cottages offers eight well presented self contained timber 

cottages for guests to stay in. Each is fully insulated and furnished, with lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and linen. The is 

a large flat grassy area in front with often with kangaroos grazing and with a children's playground. For more information 

call the Jenolan Caves on 1300 763 311. The cottages have a two night minimum stay and prices are from around $130 

per night per cabin. 



Jenolan Caves Cottages to Carlotta Arch Lookout 3.7km 1 Hrs 15 mins 

(From 40.65 km) Continue straight: From beside Jenolan Caves Cottages, this walk heads gently uphill along driveway 

(initially keeping the cottages to your right) for about 60m to walk around the metal gate beside 'Six Foot Track' sign. This 

walk continues along this mostly flat trail for 350m through tall wooded forest to a T-intersection marked with a 'Kia-ora 

Hill Fire Trail' sign. This walk turns right and follows 'Six Foot Track' sign gently down along the trail for about 300m to 

find a fairly large flat clearing. The walk continues along the trail which generally leads downhill along the ridge line for 

1.5km to where the trail moves to the side of the steep valley (on your right). The trail begins to become steeper then 

after 400m the trail leads particularly steeply down along the rocky trail for about 600m. Here the trial flattens out on a 

saddle with a Y-intersection marked with a 'Six Foot Track' sign (pointing right) and a 'Mt George' sign (pointing ahead). 

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign downhill along the narrowing track, keeping 

the steep wide valley to your right. After about 25m the track leads between two timber posts and continues fairly steeply 

down the side of the valley with glimpses to the cave buildings for 500m where the track flattens out a bit and heads 

under a solid gum tree leaning over the track. The track continues leading downhill for another 300m to cross a narrow 

saddle and along a very narrow ridge where there are good views down to Blue Lake (on your left). The track now leads 

down some timber steps for about 50m to a T-intersection with a gravel path where a 'Six Foot Track' sign points back 

uphill. 

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Caves House' sign gently downhill along the gravel path a short 

distance to an intersection and fenced lookout near 'Carlotta Arch' (on your left). 

Carlotta Arch 

Carlotta Arch is a large and spectacular cave remnant overlooking Blue Lake. It is believed that the arch was named in 

honour of a daughter of a surveyor - General P.F. Adams. Adams is credited with having taken some of the earliest 

photos at Jenolan. 

Carlotta Arch Lookout to Caves House 0.4km 10 mins 

(From 44.34 km) Continue straight: From the fenced lookout near 'Carlotta Arch', this walk follows the 'Caves House' 

sign gently uphill along the stone path with handrail. The path leads over a small rise to a view into another valley. Here 

the path begins to zig zag fairly steeply downhill for 150m beside the limestone cliffs passing views down to Caves 

House, past a bench seat to a 'Caves House' information sign. The path continues more gently downhill for another 

100m past the 'Grand Arch' information sign (and view of the Arch) then just over 30m later to the 'Southside Show 

Caves' information sign. The path continues down the side of the valley for another 80m to head down some concrete 

steps to the side of Jenolan Caves Road, opposite Caves House, where a 'Six Foot Track' sign points up the steps. The 

official end of the Six Foot Track. 

Jenolan Caves House 

Jenolan Caves House, built in 1898, is a heritage-listed building which houses dining, a variety of accommodation 

options, and other services for visitors to the caves. Jenolan has two licensed restaurants: Trails Bistro is open from 

breakfast onwards and closes early evening. Trails serves a range of light meals including sandwiches, salads and hot 

food. Chisholm's Restaurant is open each morning for breakfast and each evening for dinner from 6.00pm. Essential 

items and beautiful souvenirs may be purchased from Things Jenolan, located on the ground floor of Caves House. Don't 

forget to explore one of the many caves to explore in the area. For more information, call Jenolan Caves on 1300 76 33 

11. 

A list of paper topographical maps that cover this walk 

Six Foot Track 1:50 000 Map Series 

Hampton 1:25 000 Map Series 

Jenolan 1:25 000 Map Series 

Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series 

Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 


Map Scale 10 km 

Base map is used under licence and is (c) Department of lands 

Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 


www.lands.nsw.gov.au 


Map for Section 1

Six Foot Track - Wildwalks

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